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Ranjit Singh (13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839), [4] popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab or "Lion of Punjab", was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He survived smallpox in infancy but lost sight in his left eye.
Apr 20, 2024 · Ranjit Singh. Also spelled: Runjit Singh. Byname: Lion of the Punjab. Born: November 13, 1780, Budrukhan, or Gujranwala [now in Pakistan] Died: June 27, 1839, Lahore [now in Pakistan] (aged 58) Role In: First Anglo-Afghan War. Treaty of Amritsar.
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- advertisement. He was born on November 13, 1780 and passed away on June 27, 1839.
- Ranjit Singh first fought in a battle when he was only 10 years old, and at the age of 17, he failed the king of Afghanistan Zaman Shah Durrani's invasion of India.
- Zaman Shah Durrani was yet again defeated by Ranjit Singh in the Battle of Amritsar (1797), the Battle of Gujarat in the same year and the Battle of Amritsar the next year.
- As a child, Singh suffered from smallpox which resulted in him losing one of his eyes.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Lion of Panjab, who ruled over a secular and diverse empire in the 19th century. Discover how he captured Lahore, rebuilt the Golden Temple, and fought against the Afghans and the British.
Ranjit Singh , (born Nov. 13, 1780, Budrukhan or Gujranwala, India—died June 27, 1839, Lahore), Founder and maharaja (1801–39) of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab. He became chief of the Shukerchakias (a Sikh group located in what is now Pakistan) on the death of his father in 1792.
Dec 27, 2023 · Maharajah Ranjit Singh Sandhawalia (November 13, 1780 - June 27, 1839), also known as " Sher-e-Punjab " (" The Lion of Punjab "), became the first Sikh Emperor after uniting the 11 Sikh Kingdoms of Punjab on the foundations of the Khalsa and under the banner of Sarkar-i-Khalsa, from 1799-1839.
Learn about the life and achievements of Ranjit Singh, the most powerful and popular Sikh ruler of the Punjab. He fought against the Afghans, the Bharigis and other enemies, and expanded his empire to cover a large area of India.
